JMG GIVES COURTESY CALL TO NEW POEA ADMINISTRATOR CARLOS CAO

On 06 January, 2011, Atty. Carlos S. Cao, Jr. was appointed by President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino as Administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

The Joint Manning Group welcomed the appointment and the members of the JMG met with Administrator Cao last 24 January 2011 at he EDSA Plaza Shangri‐La Hotel.

During the meeting the JMG members briefed the administrator on the projects of the Group and cited the good working relationship, which JMG has had with the POEA over the past years. They also showed him the plans and projects, which the JMG has successfully pursued with the POEA in ensuring the continued employment of our Filipino seafarers.

Administrator Cao expressed his willingness to partner with the industry, particularly the JMG, on the projects, plans, and programs which he would like to implement for the industry. He recognized the necessity of maintaining the good relationship which the industry has with the government particularly his agency so that projects, plans and programs to improve the industry can be carried out easily and efficiently. Source: JMG